
One Year After the Fall of Damascus, It Is Time for Syrians in Europe To Go Home
Those Syrians who are fond of Islamist rule can and should be able to enjoy their preferred model of political organisation—in their own homeland.

Those Syrians who are fond of Islamist rule can and should be able to enjoy their preferred model of political organisation—in their own homeland.

Wadephul’s comments about asylum returns harm Syria and Germany alike.

Although more than €3 million was allocated for voluntary returns, only 289 Syrians have been returned to their homeland under state-specific programs.

German courts faced more than 76,000 new appeals in the first six months of 2025.
The German Ministry of the Interior said the number of voluntary returnees remains low, which is unsurprising given the generous benefits refugees receive from the federal government.
The centre-right CSU party says people who are considered to be in need of protection shouldn’t be able to take holiday trips.